How to Buy a Restaurant in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers

EATS Broker buying a restaurant guide.

By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Most people who want to buy a restaurant have no idea where to actually start. They find a listing online, get excited about the concept, and then hit a wall, no signed non-disclosure agreement, no financials, no idea what questions to ask, and […]

How to Sell a Restaurant in 2026

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The restaurant industry is changing rapidly in 2026, and many restaurant owners across the nation are asking the same question: “How to sell a restaurant in 2026?” At EATS Broker, we are seeing a major shift in the market. Baby boomer restaurant owners are retiring. Multi-unit franchise operators are consolidating. Independent operators are facing rising […]

EATS Broker sells Mouton’s Bistro and Bar in Cedar Park, Texas

EATS Broker sells a restaurant in Cedar Park, Texas

EATS Broker, the Dallas-based restaurant brokerage firm led by Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, proudly announces the successful sale of Mouton’s Bistro and Bar located at 1821 S Lakeline Blvd #104, Cedar Park, TX 78613. EATS Broker served as the intermediary between the buyer and seller during the resale process. The new buyers currently own pizza […]

How to sell a restaurant for maximum value

Planning to sell your restaurant in Dallas, Houston, or Austin? Learn how to maximize your enterprise value with expert tips from Dominique Maddox, CBI

By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | Founder, EATS Broker For many restaurant owners, “How to Sell a Restaurant” is a question they might have to consider one day. Selling their restaurant is one of the most important financial decisions they will ever make. Selling a restaurant in the competitive Texas market—whether you are in the […]

How to buy a restaurant with owner financing

Learn how to buy a restaurant with owner financing

For many aspiring restaurant owners, the biggest obstacle to buying a restaurant isn’t finding the right opportunity; it’s financing the purchase. Traditional lenders often require strong collateral, significant liquidity, and a lengthy approval process. As a result, many restaurant acquisitions today are structured with owner financing (also called seller financing). This approach allows buyers to […]

Why Do Restaurant Brokers Prequalify Buyers? | EATS Broker

restaurant business broker reviewing financial statements and bank proof of funds to prequalify an eager buyer.

Why Do Restaurant Brokers Prequalify Buyers? If you have ever browsed listings for a restaurant business for sale, you have likely encountered a firm barrier before obtaining any sensitive data: the pre-qualification process. Many prospective buyers wonder why they must submit financial documentation or answer probing operational questions just to get an address. On the […]

Thinking About Selling a Restaurant? What Owners Must Know | EATS Broker

A focused restaurant owner reviewing profit and loss statements and a business exit strategy checklist inside a closed commercial dining room.

Thinking About Selling a Restaurant? What Owners Must Know For most independent owners, a restaurant is not just a commercial asset—it is a living, breathing manifestation of their time, capital, and emotional energy. It represents long nights, intense weekend shifts, and deep ties to the local community. Deciding to walk away from that investment is […]